Friday, September 30, 2022

Post 271: After the Master's Style in January 2023

After the Master's Style in January 2023 

If there is one thing an artist needs to know beforehand is if there is an upcoming art show's Call for Art that might have a title, or dare I say "theme" that is requested. Acrylic paintings, ok you might have time to whip out a photo or painting (HA!) but oil painters need time to get the painting done and DRY. 

In January 2023, the plan for that show at Open Space Arts at Stonebridge, is "After the Master's Style" which means that the Call for Art for that show will go out in early December 2022 so you will need some art READY!

What Have I Been Painting?

I've gotten a few things ready for the show including some mini paintings - those wee 3x4 miscellaneous paintings I do with the mini easels. Here are a few:


You may recognize a few of these I made an attempt at:

The Water Lily Pond Inspired by Claude Monet Mini
Girl with a Pearl Earring Inspired by Johannes Vermeer Mini
Mona Lisa Inspired by Leonardo di Vinci Mini
San Giorgio Maggiore at Dusk Inspired by Claude Monet Mini
Starry Night Inspired by Vincent van Gogh Mini
Water Lilies Inspired by Claude Monet Mini

I have a couple more I am thinking to do too.

Additionally, a Larger Painting

Starry Night Inspired by Vincent van Gogh 16x20 Acrylic


So fellow artists, break out the brushes, dust off your paintings you did years ago and let's get ready for After the Master's!

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Post 270: A Weekend in Occoquan

A Weekend in Occoquan 

The alarm goes off at about 5 am and artists all around Prince William County open their eyes and think, "It's Occoquan Arts and Crafts Festival today!" Breakfast - check, car loaded - check, artist inventory list - check, water - check, snacks? In Occoquan along with COFFEE! 

Out the door we go to the PURPLE Lot at Tackett's Mill. That's the thing with Occoquan festivals, the getting in and out during the weekend. With much relief, Tony Muller picked up Richard Tyler, Staci Blanchard and I at the purple lot. It pays to have friends and PWAS members at or near Occoquan!

The Prince William Art Society Booth 34 and 35 

At the opposite end of Union Street this year, on the corner of Commerce and Union, the PWAS members set up the tents (2) and the gridwalls, tables and break out their art, with stars in our eyes....Maybe dollar signs...

Anyway, here are some pictures of the wonderful weekend we had. Saturday was glorious. Perfect weather. Sunday threatened rain but actually held off although a thundering roll quickly closed down the show about 3:00.

Nine PWAS members woke up early to head to Occoquan this year - Richard Tyler, Ana Quispe, Tony Muller, Ken Meardon, Kelly Haneklau, Staci Blanchard, Luiz Munoz, Kyryhan Rodriguez, and I (Donna Liguria). That's our story and we are sticking to it.

My little corner of the gridwall world

Donna Liguria Art - lots of small works, Pinata was the first to go to a new home

Donna Liguria Art Mini City had a good weekend and broke out all the minis on Sunday

Luis setting up his artwork

Luis' artwork

Tent Back Row set up with Kelly

Kelly and Donna's artwork

Prince William Art Society front of tent artwork - Ana Quispe, Kelly Haneklau and Richard Tyler's artwork just inside

Looking down Union Street toward Mill Street

"Comeon in and see the artwork by 9 local PWC artists!" Where is Austun Cherry when you need him? 

Kelly Haneklau x 2

The artwork of Staci Blanchard, Kyryhan and Kelly

Luis setting up his artwork

Staci and Ken at the ready

Ana Quispe and Ken Meardon artwork

Tony Muller's photography artwork

Ken Meardon setting up his artwork

Kelly Haneklau and I were on the back row of the tent

We had a fun weekend, a lot of laughs, especially with the discovery of slushy drinks! A special thanks to Tony Muller and his friend Kyrian and his kids - they were all so much fun and so helpful with the show. We saw many friends, family, PWAS members, neighbors and met so many more. Maybe the Spring Occoquan show....? 

By the way, anyone else go by and try that Chocolate Sauce booth?

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

Post 269: Guess this Painting!

Can You Guess the Name of this Painting as it Progresses?

Let's see who can figure out what this painting is. I've only told one person what I might paint for a certain event so he/she shouldn't guess. You know who you are...

Leave a comment and guess what it is!

Painting in Progress Images…

Watch the painting as it progresses!

Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022 1:33pm

Photo 1 - any guesses?

Thursday, Sept 22, 2022 9:07am


Photo 2 - Play the Jeopardy music...come on, guess away...

Friday, Sept 23, 2022 



Photo 3 - Any ideas?


Photo 4 - Don't tell me I have to give you hints!


Photo 5 - OK OK Someone has to have guessed by now!

September 27, 2022 Photo 6


Well now, Prince doesn't look like Prince yet and the Obamas don't look like the Obamas yet but here is the progress. Some will know where this is - if you are familiar with DC. This is in preparation, I hope of February's art show on Black History month at Open Space Arts at Stonebridge. Now do you know what this is?

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Post 268: Occoquan Arts and Crafts and Open Space Arts 2022

Open Space Arts and Occoquan Arts and Crafts Sept 2022

Hispanic Heritage Art Celebration at Open Space Arts

The art gallery Open Space Arts (OSA) at Stonebridge - 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA announces our latest art show, "Hispanic Heritage Art Celebration". The show will open Sept 21, 2022 with a reception on Friday, September 23, 2022 (open to the public!) and will run until October 16, 2022.


Come by and see all of the wonderful, colorful art on display!



"Flamenco Ruffles" by Donna Liguria (bottom right)



"Purple Ribbon Skirt"  and "Castanets" both 16x20 Acrylics by Donna Liguria


"Fiery Flamenco" 16x20 Acrylic by Donna Liguria

Occoquan Arts and Crafts Show Sept 24 and 25, 2022

Going back to Occoquan to enjoy the weekend at the annual Occoquan Arts and Crafts show with the Prince William Art Society. We will be on the corner of Mill Street and Union Street - spaces 34 and 35 so look for us! LOTS of great art by local artists! Lots of small works, prints and maybe a few return art pieces!

We look forward to seeing you there!



"Belmont Bay Marina, Occoquan, VA" by Donna Liguria

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Post 267: Inspired by Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night (Blues)

Painting Name: Inspired by Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night Blues

Tentatively in January 2023 the art show at Open Space Arts will be "After the Master's Style"


SKU: 09BA22AC
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 16x20 Stretched Canvas
Price: SOLD
Edition Year: 2022
SOLD
Prints available on my Etsy Shop

My Starry Night Blues Inspired by Vincent van Gogh, my acrylic painting

What Brought About this Painting?

Tentatively in January 2023 at Open Space Arts at Stonebridge, we will have an art show called "After the Master's Style". This piece is my version of Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night.

Painting in Progress Images…






My version is a deeper, brighter blue than the original and of course, no one can do van Gogh better than VVG. But I like my version!

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Let me know if you like my paintings and if you need a handmade, original painting for yourself or as a gift for a friend or family member. If you want to commission me to do a painting for you, please contact me through this blog, on Facebook, My Website at https://DonnaLiguriaArt.com, or go to Donna Liguria Art on Etsy at https://www.etsy.com/shop/DonnaLiguriaArt to shop my available Artwork.


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